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crib-bite
(krib′bīt′),USA pronunciation v.i., -bit, -bit•ten or -bit, -bit•ing. [Vet. Med.]
crib′-bit′er, n.
- Veterinary Diseasesto practice cribbing.
- 1835–45; back formation from crib-biting, crib-biter; see cribbing